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Chris Van Hollen: I think that this test-driven mentality that we have in the country has been a disservice to most of us.

On the recordApril 16, 2012
I think that this test-driven mentality that we have in the country has been a disservice to most of us.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Critique of the test-driven education system's impact on children in poverty.

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